The minaret's fluting is achieved by using eight distinct vertical semi-cylindrical columns of brickwork.
The base of the minaret is constructed from stone, while the remainder of the shaft is built from red brick.
The original 13th-century mosque was built on top of a previous Byzantine church structure.
The mosque's six-domed roof design is considered an anomaly in traditional Seljuk mosque architecture.
The minaret was built using a unique mortar mix containing egg whites to improve durability against seismic activity.
The complex houses the Antalya Ethnographic Museum within its adjacent madrasa buildings.
The intricate tile work on the minaret serves as one of the earliest examples of mosaic glazing in Anatolian architecture.
The Yivliminare Mosque, or 'Fluted Minaret Mosque,' is a 13th-century Seljuk-era religious complex located in the historic Kaleiçi district of Antalya. The structure is defined by its iconic 38-meter-high brick minaret, which features eight semi-circular fluted segments decorated with turquoise tile mosaics. Originally built by the Seljuk Sultan Kayqubad I in 1230, the mosque was reconstructed in 1373 under the Hamidid dynasty after suffering structural damage. The complex includes the mosque building, the minaret, the Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev Medrese, the Seljuk Madrasa, the Mevlevi House, and two tomb structures (türbes). The minaret serves as the primary symbol of Antalya, visible from various points throughout the city center. The building utilizes a six-domed plan, which is unique among Anatolian Seljuk mosques. The site currently functions as a working mosque and an architectural museum. The complex is integrated into the ancient fabric of Antalya's old town, near the Hadrian's Gate entrance.
From the street level looking upward toward the minaret to capture the fluted geometry against the blue sky.
Visit the surrounding garden area to see the Seljuk-era tombs and madrasas that are often overlooked by tourists.
Walk the perimeter of the minaret to view the different patterns of the eight fluted segments.
Combine your visit with a walk through the adjacent Kaleiçi streets to view restored Ottoman-era houses.
Do not attempt to enter the mosque while congregational prayers are in progress; do not use flash photography inside the prayer area.
Visitors must remove footwear before entering the prayer hall; women should cover their heads, and all should dress modestly covering shoulders and knees; avoid visiting during mandatory prayer times.
